With the right partner, cloud-based solutions are a more cost-effective route to modernisation than many in the public sector expect, says Anton Roe.

Two trends are converging in the public sector that have the potential to create significant challenges for councils and local authorities over the years ahead. On the one hand, tightened purse strings are forcing these organisations to achieve more with less budget, while on the other, finance, HR and payroll management are becoming increasingly intricate and public finances more complex to manage.